Also in this roundup: UVA ranks highly in another “best value” list, U.S. News lauds pediatric care, Cavalier student-athletes set an academic record and a fashion magazine names two UVA doctors among “Badass” health care workers.
A large international team of scientists has completed the largest analysis of stroke-risk genes ever undertaken in individuals of African descent.
The projects range from development of biosensors, artificial intelligence for testing, vaccine development, novel treatment options, and better data analytics to predict the spread of the virus.
The film, “Statecraft: The Bush 41 Team,” relies on the Miller Center’s presidential oral histories and analysis from Bush advisers and UVA experts. It airs on PBS stations nationwide Tuesday.
Psychologists say remembering good times is a comfort, and lots of people are experiencing pleasant pulses of déjà vu as pop culture, both old and new, offers a distraction from the pandemic.
More than 30 million Americans are infected with Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite spread by cats and contaminated meat, but most never show symptoms. New research from the School of Medicine explains why – and why it matters.
As the pandemic forces sweeping changes to the college sports landscape, ACC schools plan to play 10 conference football games, plus one non-conference contest. Other sports have had their seasons altered, too.
Alexander helped lead UVA to the 1995 Elite Eight – while surviving the academic demands of the McIntire School of Commerce. He has thrived in a different field since transitioning from player to “the biggest UVA fan.”